Running Bear chords
Johnny PrestonSong Key: Bb Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 120 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Guitar Chords in A major: A, D, B7, E7
Capo: 1st fret (to play along with the video in Bb Major)
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Running Bear
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Please Note: Indian Chant - runs throughout the Intro and verses
Intro: 4/4 | Chant/Drums | |
A
1. On the bank of the riv-er
D A
Stood Run-ning Bear, young In-di-an brave
A
On the oth-er side of the riv-er
B7 E7
Stood his lovely Indian maid
A
Lit-tle White Dove was a-her name
D A
Such a love-ly sight to see
A
But their tribes fought with each oth-er
E7 A
So their love could nev-er be
D A
Chorus: Run-ning Bear loved Lit-tle White Dove
E7 A
With a love big as the sky
D A
Run-ning Bear loved Lit-tle White Dove
E7 A
With a love that could-n't die
A
2. He could-n't swim the rag-in' riv-er
D A
'Cause the riv-er was too wide
A
He could-n't reach Lit-tle White Dove
B7 E7
Wait-ing on the oth-er side
A
In the moon-light he could see her
D A
Throw-ing kis-ses 'cross the waves
A
Her lit-tle heart was beat-ing fast-er
E7 A
Wait-ing there for her brave
D A
Chorus: Run-ning Bear loved Lit-tle White Dove
E7 A
With a love big as the sky
D A
Run-ning Bear loved Lit-tle White Dove
E7 A
With a love that could-n't die
A
3. Run-ning Bear dove in the riv-er
D A
Lit-tle White Dove did the same
A
And they swam out to each oth-er
B7 E7
Through the swirl-ing stream they came
A
As their hands touched and their lips met
D A
The rag-in' riv-er pulled them down
A
Now they'll al-ways be to-geth-er
E7 A
In that hap-py hunting ground
D A
Chorus: Run-ning Bear loved Lit-tle White Dove
E7 A
With a love big as the sky
D A
Run-ning Bear loved Lit-tle White Dove
E7 A
With a love that could-n't die... Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: Bb Major – 2 flats (Bb, Eb)
- Piano chords set: Bb, Eb, C7, F7
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately
- Metronome: ♩ = 120
- Voice Range: D4 - D5
- Guitar Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major chords: A, D
- Dominant 7th chords: B7, E7
Song Details:
- Songwriter: J. P. Richardson (a.k.a. The Big Bopper) - died tragically in a light plane crash along with Buddy Holly and Richie Valens. Richardson was 28 years old.
- Lyrics Begin: On the bank of the river stood Running Bear, young Indian brave.
- Genre: Rockabilly, Rock and Roll
- Featured Artists: Johnny Preston - American rock and roll singer
- Single:
Recorded: May 21, 1959
Released: August 1959
B-side: My Heart Knows - Album: Running Bear
Released: 1960 (US)
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